SYMBOLS OF IRELAND THE IRISH FLAG It's green(the colour of Ireland), white (for peace) and orange( the colour of the protestants). THE HARP It's one of the traditional Irish instruments 1

It's a dark beer and it is the most popular drink. THE GUINNESS BEER It's a dark beer and it is the most popular drink. 2

It's the most famous plant in Ireland and symbol of good luck. THE SHAMROCK It's the most famous plant in Ireland and symbol of good luck. St. Patrick, the Patron of the country, used it to explain the concept of the Holy Trinity: Father, Son and holy Spirit. 3

THE CLADDAGH RING It's the traditional Irish wedding ring. It symbolizes love, fidelity and friendship. 4

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LmNc-NTfmPc THE LEPRECHAUN In Irish mythology, a leprechaun is male faerie that lived in Ireland before the arrival of the Celts. They are old men who enjoy making fun of people and love dancing. They are excellent shoe maker. According to legend, they have a lot of gold coins, buried at the end of a rainbow. If you see a leprechaun he must give you all his coins. 5